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“Usurping pirates”: Argentina vice-president inflames England semi-final
Victoria Villarruel invoked the Falkland Islands dispute, Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi in a provocative message before Argentina’s World Cup semi-final against England.
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“Sport cannot be separated from politics”: Denmark backs EU funding threat
Denmark and eight other EU countries want European funding withheld from international sports organisations that…
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Trump on the World Cup trophy role: “There could be some awkwardness”
Donald Trump will join FIFA president Gianni Infantino for the World Cup trophy presentation in…
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Spain handed an encouraging helping hand before World Cup final
Spain will have an additional day to recover before facing England or Argentina, with recent…
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“We have not received a response”: Croatia demand VAR audio from FIFA
The Croatian Football Federation says FIFA has not answered its formal request for the VAR…
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Dembélé joins Platini and Eusébio as Ballon d’Or pattern continues
Ousmane Dembélé had the opportunity to become the first reigning Ballon d’Or winner to lift the World Cup, but France’s…
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“The incredible way Jude fights”: England hail Bellingham before Argentina clash
Jude Bellingham has scored six goals and supplied one assist at the World Cup, but his England teammates believe his…
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Antonsen makes winning return with 13th straight victory over Popov
Anders Antonsen showed few signs of rust after six weeks away from competition, defeating Toma Junior Popov in straight games…
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“Was the referee at the required level?” Deschamps questions officials after France exit
Didier Deschamps admitted Spain deserved their World Cup semi-final victory but questioned the standard of the refereeing, while FIFA’s plans…
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FIFA faces World Cup final row over 30-minute halftime show
FIFA’s first World Cup final halftime show will feature Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber and BTS, but reports that the interval…